The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10) vs. Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP (08 - 12)
€ 20,100
€ 21,200
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI is 16.6 cm shorter, 8.7 cm narrower and 2.7 cm taller than the Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP.
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
1498
1721
1897
1471
1808
2037
1721 mm
Width
1808 mm
1897 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2037 mm
1498 mm
Height
1471 mm
2515
4129
2641
4295
4129 mm
Length
4295 mm
2515 mm
Wheelbase
2641 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
1366 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1720 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1829 kg
Weight Difference:
29 kg
2.08 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
9C
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*BSW*
Engine Code
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1896 CC
Engine Capacity
1870 CC
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
128 bhp
at 3750 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
104 bhp
128 bhp
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
240 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
300 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
240 NM
300 NM
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
112 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
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13.13 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.9 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
13.13 kg/bhp
10.9 kg/bhp
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
52 mpg
55 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
42 mpg
city
46 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
63 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
633 mi
Range
731 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
633 mi
731 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
Environmental Impact
111 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
104.9 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
111 kWh
104.9 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
143 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
135 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
354 kg
Maximum Payload
434 kg
214 L
Boot Capacity
405 L
769 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1162 L
